Landforms

Question 1

Land that rises above surrounding land with steep slopes and a peak or summit is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

Mountain

Question 2

Lowland between mountain ranges that often have a river or stream running along the bottom.

Accepted Answer

Valley

Question 3

A piece of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides is a _________.

Accepted Answer

Peninsula

Question 4

A large area of flat land with few trees is called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

Plain

Question 5

A body of water partially surrounded by land is called a ___________.

Accepted Answer

Bay

Question 6

Dry areas of land that have very little water and vegetation is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

Desert

Question 7

An opening in the earth's crust from which lava flows or is ejected during an eruption is a

Accepted Answer

Volcano

Question 8

A body of water completely surround by land is called a _______.

Accepted Answer

Lake

Question 9

A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea or a lake is called a _________.

Accepted Answer

River

Question 10

What is the largest canyon in the United States? (Hint: It's a popular vacation destination.)

Accepted Answer

Grand Canyon

Question 11

What type of landform is this?

Accepted Answer

Canyon

Question 12

A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides is called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

Island

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